Project Manager, Science & Technology - Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Science & Technology design studio in Washington, D.C.!

Project Managers are responsible for the management of entire projects, from start to finish including conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documentation and construction services. This role is responsible for leading consultants, internal resources, overseeing the development of contract documents, adhering to budgets, facilitating contracts, construction site representation, and are a primary client contact throughout the life of a project.

This individual should preferably have broad life sciences project knowledge focusing on Pharmaceutical, Biotech, R&D Laboratories and Manufacturing environments.

Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management of the projects, start to finish.
• Utilize the company's resource groups for design, preparation of design and construction documents.
• Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate each of the phases of the project.
• Provide construction services (Site visits, review shop drawings, etc.)
• Be the key contact with the client, and their consultants and representatives.
• Assemble consultant team for the project (Identify scope of work, collect fees, select consultants, and facilitate contracts).
• Work with the Ware Malcomb consultants to coordinate all of the various trades to achieve a complete, coordinated set of contract documents and specifications for building permits and construction.
• Responsible for municipal, provincial and federal building and fire codes as applicable to each project.
• Be responsible for the financial success of all responsible projects.
• Communicate with clients, brokers, contractors, consultants, and team members..
• Assist in mentoring and development efforts of junior staff.
• Successful candidate will act as a design resource for our national and international offices.
• Coordinate the production of equipment plans and schedules.
• Support internal QA/QC and project coordination.
  
  
  

Project Manager Qualifications:

• 8 years of experience on Life Science or other relevant Science & Technology projects; prior Project Manager experience preferred.
• Demonstrated lab planning experience.
• Experience overseeing the full life cycle of an S&T project, from programming and planning through CA and commissioning.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes. Individual should be able to interact with code officials and other design professionals to resolve complex code issues.
• Knowledge and experience designing wet and dry laboratories, and clean rooms.
• Knowledge of clean room ISO standards.
• Hazardous material containment and control area knowledge with respect to life science, pharmaceutical and manufacturing environments.
• GMP and FDA regulatory understanding with respect to Cleanroom classifications and validations.
• Excellent communication skills, a great personality and a strong work ethic.
• Experience in the use of Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Deltek Vantagepoint experience is preferred.
• Experience working with clients, as part of a team and be able to work independently.
• Proven ability to manage schedule and budget for multiple projects of various sizes.
  
  
  

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world.

With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, retail, and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 15 architecture/engineering firms in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms and the top 30 interior design firms in Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit www.waremalcomb.com.